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Albite pseudomorphs after Scapolite from Route 41 road cut, 9.6 km east of Griffith, Ontario, Canada

 
Albite pseudomorphs after Scapolite from Route 41 road cut, 9.6 km east of Griffith, Ontario, Canada

Albite pseudomorphs after Scapolite from Route 41 road cut, 9.6 km east of Griffith, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 50068
Mineral:Albite pseudomorphs after Scapolite
Locality:Route 41 road cut, 9.6 km east of Griffith, Ontario, Canada
Description:Large, distinct pink-brown albite pseudomorphs after scapolite crystals to 33 mm long with greenish epidote surface coating in areas. The albite replaced the scapolite atom by atom resulting in new composition but retaining the form. Ex. John Geiges collection #396
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-33 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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